Herbal Measures
2. WEIGHTS, MEASURES & EQUIVALENTS
APOTHECARIES' MEASURE OF MASS
1 grain = 0.0648 gramme
20 grains = 1 scruple
3 scruples = 1 drachm
8 drachms = 1 ounce
MEASURE OF CAPACITY
1 minim = 0.0592 millilitre
60 minims = 1 fluid drachm
8 0. drachms = 1 fl. ounce
20 fl. ounces 1 pint
8 pints = 1 gallon
EQUIVALENTS IN DOMESTIC DOSES
| 1 minim | 1 drop |
| 1 drachm | 1 teaspoonful |
| 2 drachms | 1 dessertspoonful |
4 drachms
(half a fluid ounce) |
1 tablespoonful |
1 and a half to 2 fluid ounces
3-4 tablespoonfuls | 1 wineglassful |
4-5 fl. ounces
8-10 tablespoonfuls | 1 teacupful |
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